Hi all, Hoping you could help spreading information about this new option for any prospective students: Master Degree Programme in Information Studies and Interactive media, Specialization in Internet and Game Studies (120 ECTS) University of Tampere, Finland Degree Programme in Information Studies and Interactive Media aims to provide an overview of contemporary information and media environments, with a focus on the fundamental character and application opportunities of information and interactive media systems, and the consequences from their adoption at individual and societal level. The Specialization in Internet and Game Studies is targeted at the questions of analysis, design and application of online services and digital games from user- and culturally focused perspectives. We have plans to start a new Master's Degree Programme in Internet and Game Studies in September 2013. However, as many programme course units are offered in English already from September 2012, it is possible to admit some international students in 2012. The total student intake in 2012 is 12. If you are interested in this this degree, please consult the web page to see more details on the structure of studies, eligibility criteria, financing of studies and other issues: http://www.uta.fi/sis/en/studies/disciplines/infim/studies/game.html The application period runs 1-29 February in 2012. You can forward this announcement to those with potential interest. Best regards, - Frans -- Frans Mäyrä, Professor, Digital Culture & Game Studies ** Information Studies and Interactive Media INFIM/TRIM ** School of Information Sciences SIS ** ** 33014 University of Tampere, Finland ** frans.mayra@uta.fi / fransmayra@gmail.com / frans@unet.fi ** gms 050 3367650 / fax 03 3551 7503 www.uta.fi/sis/ www.fransmayra.fi www.unet.fi www.uta.fi/~frans.mayra